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Tuesday, January 11, 2011

E: Lightened Up Crab Bisque

The weather in Charleston on Monday was crazzzzy (for the South). We got rain, freezing rain & sleet. Most of the bridges (VERY important in the low country) shut down. I was happy to work from home in sweat pants :) I did brave the weather for the gym and a quick stop at the food store. Other than those two trips, I was home!

When it came time for dinner, I knew it was time for soup! When we lived in Maryland, Josh loved eating crabs and crab soup. Unfortunately, there hasn’t been a lot of crab eating since our move to SC. I thought this lightened up bisque from cooking light would be perfect. I didn’t make the relish, halved the recipe, and made just a few ingredient adjustments

Heat oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add corn, onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring often, until the onion, carrots & celery have softened, about 5 minutes. Add potato, paprika and red pepper and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes. Add sherry and cook, scraping up any browned bits, until the liquid has reduced slightly, about 5 minutes. Add broth and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are very tender, about 15 minutes.

Utilize a blender to puree the mixture. Stir in milk and crab. Cook, stirring occasionally, until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes. Sprinkle with additional paprika, if desired.

this soup looks so yummy! i've never tried making crab bisque before - mmmm yummmm. well the snow/ice is headed this way to VA -it started early this morning and I think is supposed to continue until tonight. i'm so over it already!!! snow snow GO AWAY!!! (my work doesn't close for anything so all snow does is make my life difficult - oh and if I work from home I have to charge VACATION time, can u believe that?) :(

I'm glad you were able to work from home in the bad weather! Boston is supposed to get hit HARD tomorrow - I already got the go ahead to work from home. I'm planning on staying in and baking :)Your soup looks deliciousss - perfect for a cold day!

Snowing, snowing, snowing here in Ohio. Winter, what can I say? not my favorite.

You mean you aren't fans of she crab soup? 82Queen makes the most wonderful she crab soup I have ever tasted...but I am not much of a she crab soup expert! lol It is wonderful though...and so are their shrimp and grits!

There is nothing so satisfying as a soup, am I right? That looks LOVELY Erica! I have a friend who is stranded in your area, trying to fly back here from Richmond. It sounds crazy! It's warming up a little, bit it was 4 degrees last night, which is practically unheard of here!

My husband would love if I made bisque for him and I would happily make this since you lightened it up!Lotsa snow in the midwest! I love to stay in and watch it and that's what I'm gonna do today on my day off!